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Meaning of pin
A small, usually thin, piece of metal used for fastening.
Etymology of pin
The word "pin" comes from Old English "pinn", which is also the source of the Modern English word, and is related to the Old Norse "pinni" and the Middle Low German "pinne".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to refer to a brooch or a clasp, and later to describe other types of fasteners or small pieces of metal.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small, usually thin, piece of metal used for fastening, typically having a sharp point at one end and a head at the other.
- * A long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or plastic used for various purposes, such as a support or a marker.
- * A symbol or marker, especially in a electronic device or on a map.
Usage Examples
- She used a pin to fasten her hair.
- * The map had a pin marking the location of the hotel.
- * The engineer used a pin to hold the parts together temporarily.
Antonyms
unfastener
remover
loosener
detacher
separator
divider
disconnector
releaser
unhooker
unclasper
unbuckler
unfastening
unsecuring
unattaching
undoing
disengaging
disconnecting